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If you are caring for an elderly parent, spouse or loved one, you are not alone. You have come to the right place for answers and support. The general section covers issues like caregiver burnout and depression, and gives gentle encouragement and how-to’s on caring for the caregiver.
In Caring for Family Members, you will learn how to deal with the challenging symptoms - such as delusions - presented by patients with Alzheimer's and dementia. Issues relating to family relationships can be found in this section and in our blog.
The Hospice section will help you grasp hospice care and matters of death and dying, including what to say to dying patients.
You will find help with nursing and in-home care, and legal issues throughout the site. If you don't find what you are looking for please, contact me.
Holiday & Birthday Gifts for Home Caregivers
In: Caregiver Support (general)
The home caregiver for an elderly person with Alzheimer's disease or a child with a severe disability may have to use a sensible Christmas list or birthday wish list. more...
How a Caregiver Stops an Unsafe Elderly Driver
In: Caregiver Support (general)
Forcing an elderly person to give up driving may lead to arguments and resentment. Caregivers need to realize that stopping an unsafe elderly driver may save a life. more...
Caregivers Worry About Holidays & Older Drivers
In: Caregiver Support (general)
The holidays mean increased traffic, pedestrians and cyclists. What can a caregiver do when an elderly driver wants to take a long distance trip to see relatives? more...
Caregiver Duties Made Easier by Advance Planning
In: Caregiver Support (general)
An adult child planning to be a caregiver for an aging parent needs a course of action. Decisions for long term care and plans for meeting daily needs are a start. more...
Caregivers Struggle Through the Holiday Season
In: Caregiver Support (general)
A caregiver may face depressing decisions during the holiday season. Forgoing certain family traditions adds to the stress of caring for an Alzheimer's patient at home. more...
Alzheimer's Dementia and Memory Loss
In: Caregiver Support (general)
Who can say what it's like living with a loved one that has Alzheimer's disease or dementia? The primary home caregiver copes with the difficulties every single day. more...
Caregivers Monitor Elderly Christmas Shopping
In: Caregiver Support (general)
Elderly people with memory loss, particularly those in the earlier stages of Alzheimer's disease, may lose savings and income to holiday shopping gimmicks and sales. more...
When Grown Children Argue Over Parent Eldercare
In: Caregiver Support (general)
Adult sons and daughters who don't get along may not agree on caregiving decisions for an elderly parent. Aging family members should plan ahead for long-term care. more...
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